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This is a photograph of Tom Leahy, Jr., who portrayed Major Astro on Wichita television station KARD from 1962 to 1973 and revived in 1985 on KSAS. He portrayed the spaceman who traveled the universe to bring children the finest cartoons and serials. Leahy was a popular fixture in Wichita broadcasting for many years. Prior to his stint at KARD in the 1960s he gained notoriety as the macabre "Host" on "The Host and Rodney" on rival Wichita station KAKE. The Saturday late night show featured the finest in B-movie horror films. Leahy was honored for his long career as one of Wichita's most popular radio and TV personalities.
Date: Between 1960 and 1969
Item Number: 305911
Call Number: B Leahy, Tom, Jr, *7
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 305911
Business and Industry - Media/Communications - Television
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Actors
Collections - Photograph
Date - 1960s
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
Places - Cities and towns - Wichita
Places - Counties - Sedgwick
Type of Material - Photographs
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